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Near-Real-Time Materials Accountancy in an international Perspective or will the Real Near-Real-Time Materials Accountancy Please stand up?
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):James E. Lovett
Abstract:During the 1970' s the IAEA gave considerable attention to the question of what its quantitative goals should be. These discussions led, in…
Needs and Availability of Chemical and isotopic Reference Materials in the Nuclear Fuel Cycle
Type:JNMM
Volume:9
Issue:4
Author(s):Stein Deron, James D. Navratil James D. Navratil
Abstract:A summary is presented of the availability of and requirements for reference materials by which to calibrate and/or verify measurements…
Nondestructive Assay of Spent Boiling Water Reactor Fuel by Active Neutron interrogation*
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):E.D. Blakeman, C.W. Ricker, G.G. Slaughter, F.C. Difilippo
Abstract:Spent boiling water reactor (BWR) fuel from Dresden I was assayed for total fissile mass, using the active neutron interrogation method.…
Nuclear Material Accountability by Isotope Dilution Mass Spectrometry
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):E. E. Filby, G.W. Webb, R.A. Rankin, W.A. Emel
Abstract:Isotope dilution mass Spectrometry is used for uranium accountability at the Idaho Chemical Processing Plant. The measurement system must…
Nuclear Material Accountancy and Data verification (The MUF-D-Problem)
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Rudolf Avenhaus
Abstract:According to general agreement international nuclear material safeguards is organized in such a way that the plant operators generate all…
Nuclear Safeguards: Challenges and Realities
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Myron B. Kratzer
Abstract:I am honored by the opportunity of presenting the opening paper at the 22nd annual meeting of the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management…
Objectives and Techniques of an Advanced Safeguards System for the Candu Reactor
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):R. M. Smith, David A. Head
Abstract:In the 1970s, the IAEA was unable, due to resource limitations, to develop and administer safeguards for some types of nuclear facilities.…
On Subdividing Material Balances in Time and/or Space
Type:JNMM
Volume:10
Issue:3
Author(s):Rudolf Avenhaus, John L. Jaech
Abstract:The concept of material accountability is basic to nuclear materials safeguards. For a given space, called a material balance £rea (MBA)…
Operating Experience with a Near-Real-Time Liquid-volume Balance in a Nuclear Fuel Cycle Plant
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):G. W. Morrison, D.H. Pike, W.J. Armento, F.G. Kitts, A.M. Krlchlnsky
Abstract:The principal objective of the ORNL Integrated Safeguards Program (ISP) is to provide enhanced material accountability, improved process…
Portal Neutron Monitor
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Hans J. Weber, Stanley J. Friesenhahn
Abstract:TRACT The development of the nuclear fuel cycle on a world basis has presented serious problems in the control of unauthorized diversion of…
Post Irradiation Analysis of BWR and PWR Fuel Samples: Experimental Results and Their Interpretation
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):S. Guardlni, G. Guzzl
Abstract:The Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the Commission of the European Communities (CEC) has carried out for many years destructive post…
Poster Presentation Sandia Helicopter Acoustic Detector*
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):H. Duane Arlowe
Abstract:In reviewing the safeguards plans for several proposed fuel cycle facilities, the advantages of a short-range helicopter detector became…
Procedures for inspection of Physical Protection Systems
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):J.N. Green
Abstract:tional Laboratory has been developing procedures for regional inspectors of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to use while conducting…
Radiation Detectors as surveillance Monitors*
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):P.E. Fehlau, E.J. Dowdy
Abstract:The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) proposes to use personnel dosimetry radiation detectors as surveillance monitors for…
Reliability Tests for Physical Protection Systems
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):A. Kobe, Y. Ninagawa
Abstract:PNC has been carrying out the R & D program on the physical protection systems for its nuclear facilities for six years since 1977.…
Resin Bead Mass Spectrometry as a Safeguards Verification Technique
Type:JNMM
Volume:10
Issue:3
Author(s):Raymond L. Walker, David H. Smith, Joel A. Carter, D. L. DONOHUE, Stein Deron, Y. ASAKURA, K. KAGAMI, S. IRINOUCH, J. MASUI
Abstract:The resin bead technique for isolation of uranium and plutonium from highly radioactive solutions and subsequent mass spectrometric…
safeguards Decision Making in the Public and Regulatory Environment, and the Potential Role of Quantitative Approaches
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Theodore Sherr
Abstract:The topic of this session is, \"Decision Theory - Potential for Safeguards Application\". Although this topic could be viewed from a…
Safeguards Instrumentation: A Computer-Based Catalog-
Type:JNMM
Volume:10
Issue:3
Author(s):Leslie G. Fishbone, Bernard Keisch
Abstract:Safeguards Instrumentation; A Computer-Based Catalog is a reference book compiled for the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Safeguards…
Sequential Tests for Near-Real-Time Accounting
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Donald D. Cobb
Abstract:Statistical hypothesis testing is used in the analysis of nuclear materials accounting data for evidence of diversion. Sequential…
Simulation of Nuclear Detection Capabilities in Portal Monitors
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):R.R. Nason
Abstract:A technique for accurately predicting the response of a portal monitor to a given quantity of special nuclear material is described. The…